Chanfi Ahmed

Chanfi Ahmed is a scientific collaborator at the Institute of Asian and African Studies (IAAW) at Humboldt University, specializing in the History and Anthropology of Islam in Africa. His research explores Islamic scholarship, diaspora dynamics, and translocal memory practices across African and Islamic contexts.

• Doctorate in History and Civilisations (EHESS, Paris)
• Maître de Conférences Qualifié (Assistant Professor) in Oriental Studies

Research Focus:
• Islamic missions in Sub-Saharan Africa
• African diasporas in Arab/Asian regions
• Sufi networks across Indian Ocean

Key Projects:
• MeccAfrica (2015–present) on African integration in Saudi society
• DFG-funded studies on Islamic missions and Sufi orders in East Africa

Scientific Contributions:
Authored monographs on Islamic revivalism, anti-Black racism, and Swahili coast rituals. Published extensively in journals like Islamic Studies and Africa Today.

• Advisory Board Member, Islamic Africa (2010–)
• Peer-reviewer for Archives des Sciences Sociales des Religions (2006–)